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LR53DWW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LR53DWW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
29 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light emits white light. (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not fully retract without help. (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gasses leaking from centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front window not working.
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear rear wiper not clearing screen.
- Central Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and flaking off.
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front window not working.
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,959 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Snapped (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,836 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022 7 Jun 202611 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,161 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021 7 Jun 20262 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,304 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020 7 Jun 202629 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,912 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019 7 Jun 202629 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 51,912 MI
7 Jun 202615 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,860 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017 7 Jun 202616 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,112 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016 7 Jun 20269 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,857 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015 7 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,488 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,860 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013 7 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,130 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 7 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
1 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,379 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 7 Jun 20261 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,379 MI
7 Jun 202630 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,690 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 7 Jun 202629 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,881 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202620 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,226 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202620 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 23,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
13 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,241 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2007 7 Jun 202613 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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LR53DWW was registered on 2003-09-12
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